MU Extension Civil Rights Training for FNEP

1. MU Extension Civil Rights Training for FNEP August 29, 2012

2. Extension’s Commitment to Diversity Vision • It is the vision of University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University Cooperative Extension that everyone has access to, and participates in, an educational system where all people can achieve their full potential.

3. Extension’s Commitment to Diversity Mission • It is the mission of MU Extension and LU Cooperative Extension, working in partnership with the people in Missouri, to provide relevant, responsive, and reliable programs to all.

4. Through diversity efforts, MU Extension seeks to: • Increase Workforce Diversity • Improve Workplace Climate • Ensure Relevant Programs • Expand Audiences • Provide Professional Development • Offer Recognition and Awards • Ensure Compliance

5. Some Key Civil Rights Laws that Guide Our Behavior • The Civil Rights Act of 1964 http://www.ourdocuments.gov/print_friendly.php?flash=true&page=transcript&doc=97&title=Transcript+of+Civil+Rights+Act+%281964%29 • Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/titleix.htm • Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs, 7CFR-15, http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2001-title7-vol1/content-detail.html

6. USDA DR 4330-2, Nondiscrimination in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance -http://www.usda.gov/da/4330-2.pdf#search='usda%20dr%2043302’ • The ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/q%26aeng02.htm • Age Discrimination Act of 1967 or 1975, 42 USC 601 et.seq. http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adea.cfm

7. How do we carry out our responsibilities?

8. Civil Rights File • Civil Rights Checklist • Civil Rights Laws • Employee and Council Information • Sample Brochures • Affirmative Action Plans and Reports • List of EEO Counselors • LEP Plan • ADA Accessibility Review

9. University of Missouri Cooperative Extension Affirmative Action Plan http://extension.missouri.edu/staff/documents/EEO/Affirmative%20Employment%20Plan%20Revised%201-2005.pdf • University of Missouri Extension and Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Strategic Plan for Diversity http://extension.missouri.edu/staff/documents/EEO/DivStrategicPlan2010.pdf • Civil Rights Internal Compliance Reviews http://extension.missouri.edu/webapps

10. Internal Civil Rights Compliance Review By AA Director • Review of CPD Civil Rights Responsibilities • Review of Civil Rights Files • RD Onsite Visit Report http://extension.missouri.edu/staff/documents/EEO/RDICRForm.pdf • Accurate Reporting • Statewide Programming Summary http://extension.missouri.edu/staff/documents/EEO/ExtensionFY11Contacts.pdf • AAEEO ADA Update • Fragrance Free, Training, Inclusive Workplace 2012

11. Onsite Visit by RD • Signage • AA Plans • AA Reports • Processes for Capturing Demographics • All Reasonable Efforts

12. Upon which requirements should you focus?

13. Public Notification Requirements • “And Justice for All” Poster • Newsletters • News Releases • Program Brochures • Correspondence • non-discrimination clause • stereotyping/discrimination in illustrations • Mailing Lists

14. ApprovedNon-Discrimination Statement University of Missouri Extension provides equal opportunity to all participants in extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a protected veteran. An equal opportunity/ADA institution http://extension.missouri.edu/staff/EEO/index.html

15. Program Discrimination Complaint Information To file a program complaint you may contact any of the following: University of Missouri – MU Extension AA/EEO Office, 109 F. Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 – MU Human Resources Office, 1095 Virginia Avenue, Room 101, Columbia, MO 65211 USDA – Office of Civil Rights, Director, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410

16. Program Requirements

17. Reasonable Accommodation • Large Font • Accessible Location • Interpreter • Listening Devices • Bilingual Staff • Mass Media • Personal Letters and Circulars • Personal Visits • Individualized Approaches • Translations

18. Reaching Out to Diverse Audiences • Alejandra Gudino

19. Limited English Proficiency Plan Each Region has developed a plan to ensure that those with limited English proficiency have access to Extension programs. Must consider: • Number and proportion of LEP persons • Frequency of contact • Nature and importance of program • Available resources and costs

20. Affirmative Action Planning & Demographic Information http://extension.missouri.edu/webapps

21. Statewide Program “Reach”

22. Statewide Program “Reach”

23. Statewide Program “Reach”

24. Your Protections

25. Filing an EEO Complaint • Regional EEO Counselors • MU Extension • AA/EEO Office, 109 F. Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 • MU Equity Office, S303 Memorial Union, Columbia, MO 65211 • USDA • Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410

26. EEO Counselors Deborah Whiston Human Environmental Sciences Specialist Kahoka, MO 63445 Don Miller Human Development Specialist St. Joseph, MO 64507 Dennis Minzes Community Development Specialist Blue Springs, MO 64015 Julianne Royse FNP/EFNEP CM Regional Coordinator Jefferson City, MO 65101 Jody Squires Urban Youth Specialist St. Louis, MO 63108 Georgia Stuart-Simmons Community Development Specialist Warrensburg, MO 64093 Julie Middleton AA/EEO Officer and Director of Organizational Development Columbia, MO 65203 Palma Crass 4-H Youth Specialist Greenville, MO 63944 Angela Fletcher Human Development Specialist Ava, MO 65608 Sharen Hunt 4-H Youth Specialist Platte City, MO 64079 Kathryn Macomber Business Specialist Lamar, MO 64759

27. MU Equity Office http://equity.missouri.edu/

29. Resources • EAP Program • Center for Dispute Resolution • Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative • MU HR Office • LGBT Program • Office of Disability Services • Coordinator of Programs and Services for People with Disabilities

30. Professional Development • Sexual Harassment Training • Prevention of Employment Discrimination • UM Learn Site • eXtension Professional Development • ISE • Fragrance Free Environments • Inclusive Workplace

31. Civility Campaign • Show Me Respect: Promoting Civility at the University of Missouri

32. Life Is a Relational Experience: Civility in the Age of Google P.M. Forni, author of Choosing Civility, will speak on the topic of civility in the age of Google. Books will be available for purchase. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012Jesse Wrench AuditoriumMemorial Union (South) Free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Chancellor's Diversity Initiative.

33. What Can You Do? • Take time at your program retreat to talk about the ways incivility affects faculty or staff • Encourage recognition of civility: Thank a Tiger or give high-fives when you see random acts of kindness. • Have a dedicated “Civility Moment” at your regular meetings.

34. What Can You Do? • Form a task force to develop plans for your unit’s civility efforts. • Learn how to intervene when you see instances of bullying or harassment. • Check out the “Show Me Respect” website to see what other people are doing. • Other ideas?

35. Questions?

36. Your Turn • How can we increase workforce diversity? • How might we improve the workforce climate? • What ideas do you have for expanding the civility campaign in your program unit? • What Professional development would you like to have offered?